May 2015 Archives

Ohio motorists may be familiar with the dangers associated with fatigued truckers on the roads. High-profile incidents have recently drawn national attention to the issue. A tractor-trailer involved in a deadly Georgia crash on May 19 occurred just 20 miles from the site of a similar fatal truck accident that took place a month earlier.

Most drivers understand that there are certain times of the year when the roadways are busier and the odds of an accident are increased. For instance, approximately 400 people die each year during Memorial Day weekend and the accident rate is 13.1 percent higher when compared to a non-holiday weekend. Research indicates that more than 40 percent of accidents during this time period are alcohol-related.

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